On ‘Loving You So Hard,’ Minneapolis-based James steps out as a solo artist.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by Janet Jackson should we play?

The album rocks its way through the pain - whether that’s losing her long time pet, Mezzi, or reflecting on keeping sober in her new home of Nashville. It’s a cathartic album.

Devon Gilfillian kicked off The Current’s Happy Hour series at Surly Brewing, on Wednesday, May 24th.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs that bring a ray of sunshine to the day should we play?

Three years after the murder of George Floyd, music has been an essential tool for healing. Floyd’s former partner Courteney Ross and south Minneapolis musician Raycurt Johnson share their stories.

A dynamic collection of singer-songwriters and musicians, Minneapolis band Turn Turn Turn visited The Current studio to perform a session for Radio Heartland, after which they spoke with host Mike Pengra.

On Archangel Hill, memories of the English countryside, Collins' family and friends are embedded in each song, just out of reach for the listener but vivid as sunshine in her mind.

This week sees a big jump for Hozier’s “Eat Your Young,” which moves from No. 14 to No. 5. Meanwhile, Depeche Mode take “Ghosts Again” into the Chart Show Hall of Fame.

This week’s new music includes a cut off Blur’s forthcoming album; something old, something new from Lana Del Rey; a new track from the Pretenders; a new song from Australia’s Alex Lahey; and Minnesota-flavored releases from Remi Wolf and from Sylvan Esso.